118 episodes
Teacher Wellbeing Ellen Ronalds Keene
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4.8 • 29 Ratings
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Happy, healthy people are more effective teachers and more productive members of society. Yet, an increasing number of teachers are suffering stress-related illness and burnout. Some of these educators struggle through at a reduced capacity, but quite a lot just leave the profession altogether. Many educators put everyone else's health and happiness before their own, because they just want to make a difference. However, it backfires because the external expectations and demands of the job keep increasing regardless of the dwindling reserves of teachers. This podcast aims to facilitate and contribute to the conversation about teacher wellbeing, positive schools and burnout prevention, to inspire and empower educators of all kinds to take back control of their health and happiness by being proactive about their wellbeing, and to give teachers permission to put themselves first, so that they can go on making a difference long into the future.
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A shift in schools + I need your vote
Vote for me in the Spark Women in Business Grant here https://selfcareforteachers.com.au/spark
Links mentioned:
- Grab an intro coaching call with me: https://selfcareforteachers.com.au/coaching
- Get the free 30 Day Self-Care calendar: https://selfcareforteachers.com.au/calendar
- Upgrade to the 30 Day Self-Care challenge: https://selfcareforteachers.com.au/challenge
- Grab the Resilient Teacher Roadmap course: https://selfcareforteachers.com.au/roadmap -
6th Podcast Birthday + Season 10 Coming Soon
Happy 6th Birthday to the Teacher Wellbeing Podcast!
It sure has been an amazing ride since I began the podcast in 2017. I could not have predicted where things would end up but I’m so proud of the 9 seasons that have been produced so far. In the time since I began the show, the teacher wellbeing industry has matured so much and is now mainstream in schools across Australia.
And of course 6 years in and my personal and professional life look extremely different than when I started the show. In this episode I share a litte update!
Links:
Email me about being a guest on Season 10 or about Asynchronous Wellbeing & Career Coaching hello@selfcareforteachers.com.au
How to Work in Wellbeing Training https://selfcareforteachers.thinkific.com/courses/how-to-work-in-wellbeing
Before You Leave Teaching Course https://selfcareforteachers.thinkific.com/courses/before-you-leave-teaching -
Bonus Episode: A Personal Update & Returning To My Self-Care Roots
In this episode I share a personal update and some resources and links that are coming up for me in the next few weeks.
Freebies Library http://selfcareforteachers.com.au/library
30 Days of Self-Care Audio Course http://selfcareforteachers.com.au/challenge
Seasons of Wellbeing Webinar www.selfcareforteachers.com.au/seasons
Sell Your Skills Online Webinar www.selfcareforteachers.com.au/sell-your-skills
My other business perkdigital.com.au
Strategic Self-Care Club instagram.com/strategicselfcareclub
Gabbie Stroud Episode
Katrina Bourke www.katrinabourkecoaching.com.au
Daniela Falecki from Teacher Wellbeing www.teacher-wellbeing.com.au
Meg Durham from Open Mind Education https://openmindeducation.com
Adrienne Hornby https://adriennehornby.com.au -
Lisa's teacher wellbeing journey from burnout to being a School Wellbeing Champion
This is the last episode in Season 9 but we will be back for Season 10 sometime later in the year. In the meantime make sure you’re following me on Instagram @selfcareforteachers and get on the newsletter list so you stay up to date.
And if you really resonated with this conversation about school wellbeing that Lisa and I had at the end, and if you’re the wellbeing person in your school, or you want to be, come and join me and other wellbeing champions at a virtual networking event on the 22nd March. Check out selfcareforteachers.com.au/wellbeingchampion for more resources in this area including a new freebie about common mistakes to avoid.
As always remember that you are a person first and a teacher second and you are so worthy of your own care! -
Happy 5th Birthday to the Teacher Wellbeing Podcast!
The Teacher Wellbeing Podcast is 5 years old today! If you have enjoyed the show, please leave us a rating and review in your podcast app as a little birthday present!
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Finding Sacred Ground in your Leadership, with Katrina Bourke
This is a brilliant conversation with Katrina Bourke, a good friend to the podcast who has been on the show several times before. We discuss leadership sacred ground, what it is, why you need it and how we find it. Katrina also shares the power of deep self-awareness and why it’s also important that we understand and accept our shadow sides. Plus, we talk about what gets in the way of showing up as the best leaders we can be and advice for new and emerging leaders too.
The Authentic Leader
Deputy Principals, this one’s for you! Have you heard of The Authentic Leader?
It's an online community of learning and connection exclusively for female deputy principals who want to lead well and live well. The Authentic Leader is a safe space to connect with other women who really understand what you do. It's a network full of wisdom and warmth where you can get help with managing workload, feeling confident, and the day-to-day highs and lows of school leadership.
https://www.katrinabourkecoaching.com.au/workwithkatrina/
Customer Reviews
Leah’s Thanks
Thank you so much for this wonderful podcast, your gentle and compassionate approach and the stories that you tell. You have been a place of grounding over the past month as I grapple with the obstacles I am facing in my teaching vocation. So much resonates with me and I am so grateful that I am not alone in this time of change and in my quest to empower myself and reinvigorate my resilience. 💕
Thank-you!
I’m not a teacher but as a parent (and a constant student), I wanted to check out this podcast. I was not disappointed, and this pick reminded me of the magic of podcasting. Looking for information about a topic and being given so much more! What Ellen gave me was 54 minutes of truth and passion far beyond teaching and education in Australia. She shared the journey of being an entrepreneur and in particularly the journey of producing a podcast over the past 4 years - the high lights and the low lights. In this instragram age, it can be difficult to discern what really is the truth behind growing a business and by sharing her experiences Ellen gives the listeners valuable insights (many of which could help you to avoid losing money, time and sleep!) but also encouragement. She must be a great teacher and coach – she thinks deeply, is forthright but, like all good teachers, sprinkles the truth with encouragement and hope! Thx, Lz
Thank you
Thank you Ellen for sharing these podcasts on such an important issue! I wish more teachers felt safe to have conversations about the impacts of work on their wellbeing rather than suffering in silence - or quitting!